Yigal: meaning of the Hebrew name
יִגְאָל
Pronounced yee-GAHL
Meaning of Yigal
Yigal speaks of redemption: "he will redeem." Yigal son of Joseph represented the tribe of Issachar among the twelve spies Moses sent out.
Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.
לְמַטֵּה יִשָּׂשכָר יִגְאָל בֶּן־יוֹסֵף׃
Yigal in Hebrew
Yigal is written יגאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִגְאָל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- גGimel
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 44 (Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghe will redeem
- Pronunciationyee-GAHL
- Hebrewיגאל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yigal was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yigal
What does the name Yigal mean?
Yigal speaks of redemption: "he will redeem." Yigal son of Joseph represented the tribe of Issachar among the twelve spies Moses sent out.
How do you pronounce Yigal?
Yigal is pronounced yee-GAHL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yigal in Hebrew?
Yigal is written יגאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִגְאָל).
Is Yigal a biblical name?
Yes. Yigal appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 13:7.
What is the gematria of Yigal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יגאל adds up to 44 (Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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